Battery in iOS 16 – the return of the percentage icon | iOS 16 GuideBattery in iOS 16The return of the percentage icon Tom Rolfe August 1, 2022 NewsSome people will try to tell you that the new Lock Screens are the best thing in iOS... Read more
Location Services: Limit Location Checks From Apps | iOS 15 GuideLocation ServicesLimit Location Checks From Apps Tom Rolfe February 10, 2022 Tips & TricksSome apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location, however, some users may... Read more
Location Services: Limit Location Checks From Apps | iPadOS 15 GuideLocation ServicesLimit Location Checks From Apps Tom Rolfe February 10, 2022 Tips & TricksSome apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location. However, some users may... Read more
Background Refresh: Stop Apps Updating When Closed | iOS 15 GuideBackground RefreshStop Apps Updating When Closed Tom Rolfe January 14, 2022 Tips & TricksMany apps can refresh their content in the background. This means they’ll always be up-to-date when they’re opened.... Read more
Background Refresh: Stop Apps Updating When Closed | iPadOS 15 GuideBackground RefreshStop Apps Updating When Closed Tom Rolfe January 14, 2022 Tips & TricksMany apps can refresh their content in the background. This means they’ll always be up-to-date when they’re opened.... Read more
Low Data Mode: Limit Your Cellular Downloads | iOS 15 GuideLow Data ModeLimit Your Cellular Downloads Tom Rolfe January 7, 2022 Tips & TricksYou can disable cellular data to stop your device eating up your data allowance while out and about.... Read more
Low Power Mode: Automatically Extend Battery Life | iOS 15 GuideLow Power ModeAutomatically Extend Battery Life Tom Rolfe January 3, 2022 Tips & TricksIn addition to all the ways you can manually extend your battery life, iOS also includes a smart... Read more
Low Power Mode: Automatically Extend Battery Life | iPadOS 15 GuideLow Power ModeAutomatically Extend Battery Life Tom Rolfe January 3, 2022 Tips & TricksIn addition to all the ways you can manually extend your battery life, iPadOS also includes a smart... Read more
Limit Notifications: Turn Off Lock Screen Alerts | iOS 15 GuideLimit NotificationsTurn Off Lock Screen Alerts Tom Rolfe July 3, 2018 Tips & TricksNotifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn... Read more
Cellular Data: Pause Mobile Connectivity | iOS 15 GuideCellular DataPause Mobile Connectivity Tom Rolfe July 3, 2018 Tips & TricksThe cellular connections made by your iPhone can have an effect on your device’s battery life. 3G and... Read more
Battery Usage: Which Apps Are Power Drains? | iOS 15 GuideBattery UsageWhich Apps Are Power Drains? Tom Rolfe July 3, 2018 Tips & TricksTo find out which apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. Scroll down and... Read more
Overheating: Keep Your iPhone Cool | iOS 15 GuideOverheatingKeep Your iPhone Cool Tom Rolfe July 3, 2018 Tips & TricksThe iPhone lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery... Read more
Wi-Fi refresh: disable cellular background services | iOS 14 GuideWi-Fi refreshDisable cellular background services Tom Rolfe July 3, 2018 Tips & TricksAllowing apps to refresh in the background is all well and good, particularly when it comes to receiving... Read more
Screen Brightness: Dim The Display To Save Power | iOS 15 GuideBrightnessDim The Display To Save Power Tom Rolfe July 3, 2018 Tips & TricksThe screen can be a fairly significant drain on the battery. The good news is, the power the display... Read more
Screen Brightness: Dim The Display To Save Power | iPadOS 15 GuideScreen BrightnessDim The Display To Save Power Tom Rolfe June 3, 2018 Tips & TricksThe screen is one of the most significant drains on the battery. The good news is, the power the... Read more
Overheating: Keep Your iPhone Cool | iPadOS 15 GuideOverheatingKeep Your iPhone Cool Tom Rolfe June 3, 2018 Tips & TricksThe iPad lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery... Read more
Battery Usage: Which Apps Are Power Drains? | iPadOS 15 GuideBattery UseWhich Apps Are Power Drains? Tom Rolfe June 3, 2018 Tips & TricksTo find out what apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. By default it... Read more
Cellular Data: Pause Mobile Connectivity | iPadOS 15 GuideCellular DataPause Mobile Connectivity Tom Rolfe June 3, 2018 Tips & TricksIf you have an iPad with cellular capabilities, using its connection can have an effect on your device’s... Read more
Limit Notifications: Turn Off Lock Screen Alerts | iPadOS 15 GuideLimit NotificationsTurn Off Lock Screen Alerts Tom Rolfe June 3, 2018 Tips & TricksNotifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn... Read more
YouTube PSA: app causing severe battery drainYouTube PSAApp causing severe battery drain Tom Rolfe November 14, 2017 NewsUsers have been complaining of an issue with the official YouTube app that causes it to drain battery... Read more